stylish

adjective

styl·​ish ˈstī-lish How to pronounce stylish (audio)
: having style
specifically : conforming to current fashion
stylishly adverb
stylishness noun

Examples of stylish in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web With a padded laptop sleeve, pen loops, and various zippered pockets, this backpack fits everything on your desk into one cute and stylish bag. L.a. Hubilla, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024 What to Consider There is no spa. 154 stylish, modern rooms offer guests a lovely stay at this chic boutique hotel in the heart of Cherry Creek, Denver’s most affluent neighborhood. Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2024 Although skinny jeans are making a comeback on the runways, Sofía Vergara is persevering with one of the most relaxed and stylish denim trends. Luz García, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2024 On a global scale, the vacation and residential rental market is also increasing demand for functional and stylish furniture pieces. Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024 Based on the award-winning webtoon of the same name, this stylish and fantastical Korean thriller follows Tang’s progression into vigilante murder, with the dogged detective (Son Suk-ku) tracking his every kill. Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 6 Apr. 2024 From work trips to road trips and destination vacations, finding both highly-functioning and stylish pants can make your travel wardrobe more efficient. ABC News, 4 Apr. 2024 Made from sustainable materials, five of the six unique and stylish cribs convert from a mini crib to a full-sized crib to a toddler bed (one converts from a crib to a toddler bed), and every crib comes with a conversion kit. Maya Polton, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024 Maguire Betis Sky Ballerina Ballet Flat $195 Maguire Founded by sisters Romy and Myriam Maguire, this brand focuses on footwear that's both stylish and comfy. Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stylish was in 1785

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Cite this Entry

“Stylish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stylish. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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stylish

adjective
styl·​ish ˈstī-lish How to pronounce stylish (audio)
: having style
especially : fashionable
stylishly adverb
stylishness noun

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